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These States are the Best for Taking on the Night Shift

Moms know that sacrifice is part of keeping everything running—balancing work, family, and precious sleep. For many, including myself, that means working the night shift to create stability. The pay and flexibility help, but missing family moments and fighting exhaustion are daily challenges.

The University of St. Thomas Houston recently ranked each state based on key factors, scoring them from 0 to 100 to determine the best places for night shift workers. So if you’re living in any of the states below and working the nights, you’re in the right place.

The Top 10 Best States to Work the Night Shift: 

1. Delaware

2. South Carolina

3. Alaska

4. Missouri

5. Pennsylvania

6. Virginia

7. Nebraska

8. North Carolina

9. Vermont

10. New York

I linked the full study here to see how your state compares and see a salary analysis by state as well!

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